R&D Applications Manager (Thermal Interface Materials)

Who are we looking for?

What will you be doing?

• Manage TIMs material technical strategy – coordinate with the account and line of business teams, including periodic strategy and roadmap refresh, by collecting and synthesizing VoC, internal develop roadmaps and market trends
• Manage both application and formulation parts of the overall TIMs team – with up to 8 non-co-located employees, and dotted lines CTS personnel
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of state-of-the-art Core Product Development and Validation strategies.
• Participate in key customer interfaces (TRM exchanges, quality issues that come to R&D, new product launches, training).
• Responsible to ensure that learnings from customer interfaces enter a closed feedback loop, and strategies for internal applications capabilities are incorporated appropriately
• Establish themselves as a technical industry leader in our market space and ensure the organization consistently presents itself as market leaders in our space. Either ensure there is an industry expert or serve as that expert.
• Identify future capabilities and needs; contribute to the TRM strategy; proactively assess new technologies and competitive threats; propose future projects for consideration by the management team.
• Communicate closely with CTS and Sales as well as internal stakeholders to fully leverage the ESI capabilities available to the BU.
• Ensure there is an effective communication path for CTS globally to engage with Global Applications as a point of potential technical escalation as requested by Commercial Leadership.
• Own and actively manage the CapEx strategy and budget for the technical team.
• Take full responsibility for performance management and career development for direct reports; provide input and participate in these processes for indirect reports.

Who are You?

Education & Experience

• Master of Science in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of five (8) year of relevant experience, OR
• Ph.D. in a related discipline with at least two (2) years of directly related experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Communication & Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, comprehensive technical reports and business correspondence.
• Skilled in presenting technical information to senior leadership, cross-functional teams, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate laboratory insights into practical, high-impact development recommendations.

What competencies will you need?

• Strong background in metallurgical analysis, material characterization, application, and reliability testing methodologies.
• Expertise in semiconductor board and assembly processing, alternatively wafer level packaging is a critical must.
• Hands-on experience and exposure to TIM1/1.5 materials, their application and use is a must
• Proficiency in interpreting scientific literature, technical standards, and industry test methods.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets, identify trends, and draw scientifically sound conclusions.

We are Offering...

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus scheme. In addition, you will also be covered under our corporate medical insurance plan and annual leaves.

Teamwork

At ESI, you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.